A few shrubs truly, noticeably benefit from being trimmed. In this article, we’ll talk about plants that you should get around to pruning in the springtime. You’ll be rewarded with a beautiful view for months afterward.
These six shrubs are perfect for tucking into your regular garden or adding into your cut flower space to make it a bit more robust.
We’ve gathered a list of some of our most rugged plants. They’re prepared to brave a range of elements, including a bit of occasional neglect.
Meet Pugster Pinker™ butterfly bush – the newest member of a unique series that offers full-sized flowers on dwarf plants. This compact butterfly bush reaches just 2’/.6 m tall and wide but has the large, full flowers normally seen on a much larger plant. It blooms non-stop from early summer through frost with very rich pink flowers, each with a tiny bright orange eye in the center. Thanks to thick, sturdy stems, the Pugster® series offers vastly improved hardiness and winter survival over other types of dwarf butterfly bush.
| Dimensions | 2 × 2 ft |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Buddleia 'SMNBDB' PP#33,565, CBRAF |
| Zone | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Height | 2' |
| Width/Spread | 2-2.5' |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Soil | Dry, Moist |
| Bloom Time | Summer to Frost |
| Uses | Borders, Containers, Low Hedges, Mass Planting |
| Features | Attracts pollinators, Compact, Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Fragrant, Heat tolerant, Reblooming |
